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burst

[burst] / bɜrst /




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She previously burst into tears after the petition amassed more than 100,000 signatures.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Hence the one-year timeline for a kill switch should the bubble burst sooner than the stakeholders anticipate.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

China’s low-carbon products such as solar panels and electric vehicles are also seeing a burst of new demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

On the verge of tears, she burst out laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Rashawn was doing a lot better than he expected, but every thirty minutes, like clockwork, she froze and burst into tears.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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